Use of Wound V.A.C. Therapy in Pediatric Patients With Infected Spinal Wounds

Abstract

There were 249 patients who had spinal fusions from December 2002 through January 2006, and 11 developed an infection after their spinal fusion and had the use of the V.A.C. device. Those who developed infection within 1 year of their fusion had instrument retention. Wound closure occurred in all cases that used V.A.C. therapy.